LAS POSADAS

LAS POSADAS

Las Posadas is a nine day Mexican Christmas tradition based on the story of Mary, Joseph, and their search for a safe place to stay before Jesus was born.

Did you know Las Posadas means "The Inns" in English?

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Las Posadas has been celebrated for more than 400 years. Each of the 9 days of Las Posadas represents one month that baby Jesus was carried in Mary's womb. Hispanics who observe the holiday come together for all nine days and nights to decorate their homes and cook traditional food for each other. During Las Posadas, communities also come together for this event and are filled with song and prayer to honor it.

The festivities during Las Posadas are spectacular. The main attraction of this holiday tradition is the group of people who act out and relive the nativity scene. The dramatization is meant  to remind their people of the story of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in the stable where the Bible says they stayed on Christmas Eve. The celebration begins with a procession at night, where participants carry candles, sing and act out the nativity. In fact, the kids even get piñatas!

HOW TO OBSERVE LAS POSADAS

Learn the history and beauty of Las Posadas and use #LasPosadas to post on social media. This 9-day commemoration wouldn't quite be complete without the traditional food that comes along with it. So, even if you're not in a Latin community that celebrates it every year, you can still honor it by cooking up some delicious Mexican recipes.

HISTORY BEHIND LAS POSADAS

Las Posadas started with the Spanish Augustinian friars over 400 years ago.